Subsidence Control Wells
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-027134
Class V wells that are used to control land subsidence caused by ground water withdrawal or over pumping of oil and gas. These wells may have secondary purposes such as aquifer recharge.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-027134 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Land, waste and cleanup |
| References | Underground Injection Control Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-027134",
"term": "Subsidence Control Wells",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "Class V wells that are used to control land subsidence caused by ground water withdrawal or over pumping of oil and gas. These wells may have secondary purposes such as aquifer recharge.",
"subject": "Land, waste and cleanup",
"references": [
"Underground Injection Control Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/subsidence-control-wells/"
}
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